Mini Top Hat

This is a pattern for a crocheted mini top hat or pork pie hat. It uses front post crochet and is worked by measurement rather than a set number of rows.

Asparagus Casserole

I am not a fan of canned asparagus, preferring fresh, but there are several family members who like this asparagus casserole. It is topped with crushed cheese crackers like Cheez-its.

Broccoli Casserole

Combine mushroom soup, celery soup, cheddar cheese, and Ritz crackers with broccoli for this casserole from my grandmother, Thelma Beatty.

Darn Good Chocolate Cake

Made this cake for Dakota’s birthday when he asked for chocolate cake, chocolate frosting, and chocolate ice cream. It was really good.

German Apple Pie

This is a good pie recipe if you like apples.

Snickerdoodles

These are one of my all time favorite cookies. Wish there was a more diabetic-friendly version.

Cucumber Salad

Thinly sliced cucumbers, heavy cream, and lime juice.

Grandma Ransom’s Ice Cream

Grandma Ransom is not my grandmother. She was the grandmother of a childhood friend in Colorado, Sarah Holmes. This is her ice cream recipe.

Double Chip Chews

This is the same recipe as Fudgie Scotch Squares. Love these, but super sweet.

Chicken Tortilla and Lime Soup

  Chicken Tortilla and Lime Soup I made a large version of this recipe. If you are wanting to make a smaller version, use one Rotel tomatoes with chilies and 1/4 cup lime juice instead.  Soup Base2-4 chicken pieces (skinless, boneless)8 cups chicken broth1...

Dakota’s Favorite Pancakes

Dakota's Favorite Pancakes 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour3 ½ teaspoons baking powder1 tablespoon white sugar¼ teaspoon salt (or more to taste)1 ¼ cups milk3 tablespoons butter (melted)1 large egg Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Make a...
Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls

Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls

  Fluffy Potato Dinner Rolls Dough3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° F)2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast (or one packet)2 large Eggs (room temperature)1 cup mashed potatoes* (lightly packed)6 Tbsp butter (melted)¼ cup granulated granulated sugar2 tsp kosher salt1 - 2 tsp...

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Carob Frosting

Carob Frosting

Carob Frosting ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)½ cup coconut oil (room temperature)½ cup carob or cocoa powder¼ cup pure maple syrup¼ cup tapioca starch2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract In a large bowl using a hand mixer, a stand mixer would work too, beat butter and...

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Dylan’s Carob Cake

Dylan’s Carob Cake

  Dylan's Carob Cake ½ cup butter (soft)1 ¾ cup brown sugar2 eggs½ cup carob powder½ cup water2 ½ cup flour (white or wheat) (sifted)1 tsp baking soda1 tsp salt1 tsp instant coffee⅔ cup buttermilk1 ½ tsp vanilla⅔ cup chopped nuts Cream shortening (butter) with...

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Chili Cornbread Bake

Chili Cornbread Bake

  Chili Cornbread Bake Cornbread Mix1 large egg (lightly beaten)1/3 cup milk1 tsp ground cumin1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper1 can cream-style corn (14.5 oz)1 can diced green chiles (4 oz, drained)1 box Jiffy Cornbread MixChili1 lb ground beef1 small onion (diced)1...

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KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat

KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat

  KFC Coleslaw Recipe Copycat ½ head cabbage (finely chopped (about 4 cups))½ medium carrot (finely chopped)2 Tbsp buttermilk4¼ tsp white vinegar1½ Tbsp onion (finely chopped)2 Tbsp whole milk¼ cup mayonnaise2 tsp lemon juice4 tsp sugar¼ tsp salt⅜ tsp pepper...

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